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Analytical Technician
29 days ago
Full time role
In-person · Somerville, MA, US
Sublime is advancing a breakthrough, clean, efficient, low-waste process for manufacturing cement, the essential ingredient in the most-consumed human-made material on Earth: concrete. Replacing 200-year-old manufacturing methods that are reliant on kilns running hotter than lava, our near-ambient-temperature, electrochemical technology manufactures industry-accepted cement and critical minerals. We’re partnering with leading general contractors, concrete producers, developers, and technology hyperscalers to deploy our clean, durable, beautiful Sublime Cement® in infrastructure that is defining the future of clean construction. Backed by some of the world’s largest cement producers, leading private investors, and the U.S. Department of Energy, we are assembling a talented, collaborative team that is "amped about cement" (pun intended) and committed to operating on the frontiers of material science, manufacturing, industry, construction, and commercial partnerships, to advance cement innovation that will endure for the next millennium.
Sublime is seeking an Analytical Technician to support physical and chemical
characterization of our cement and process materials. The technician will execute,
improve upon, and maintain procedures that enable reliable characterization
measurements. The technician will also contribute to commissioning, maintenance, and
calibration of Sublime’s analytical instruments. This role is expected to be hands-on,
with a significant amount of time spent in lab collecting data. Successful candidates will
be results-driven, ambitious, organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
with shifting priorities.
The Analytical Technician will report to Sublime’s Analytical Manager. This position is
full time in person at Sublime’s headquarters in Somerville, MA.
Responsibilities for this role will include:
- Commissioning, calibrating, and maintaining Sublime’s analytical instruments including ICP-OES, XRF, XRD, TGA, BET, auto-titrators, and laser diffractometers under the guidance of the Analytical Manager.
- Executing standard test methods to prepare samples for measurement, analyze materials, and record the results, ensuring rapid turnaround and high-quality data.
- Identifying process improvements to make our team’s work more accurate and efficient.
- Managing inventory of supplies and materials, and contributing to the organization and upkeep of our shared lab space.
- Working with a team of other scientists, engineers, and technicians to accomplish shared goals.
- Championing safety, especially in the development of experimental processes.
- Fostering a supportive, inclusive, innovative, and dynamic company culture.
- Associate degree in chemistry, geology, forensic science, engineering, or other physical science. Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Experience with pipettes and balances
- Experience working in a laboratory environment and performing physical and chemical characterization of materials. Knowledge of techniques such as ICP, XRF, BET, XRD, TGA, Laser Diffraction is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills and self-motivation to track and accomplish assigned tasks.
- Ability to master existing analytical tools and protocols while proactively seeking out new methods to improve upon them.
- Ability to make keen observations on process anomalies, recommend process improvements, and articulate findings.
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment.
- Ability to communicate with colleagues in a clear and professional manner.
- Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work safely and wear required PPE.
- Ability to pay close attention to detail to carefully follow analytical procedures, focusing on accuracy and quality, without losing sight of the bigger picture.
- Balance, perspective, and a good sense of humor
Sublime Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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